Band 5 Senior Dental Nurse Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Evasion-design.com; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you as a Senior Dental Nurse in a dynamic healthcare environment. This role involves managing a dedicated team, ensuring high standards of patient care, and engaging in training and service development. You'll work closely with various healthcare professionals, making a significant impact on patient outcomes while overseeing budgets and resources. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to delivering integrated and personalized care across Birmingham and the West Midlands, where your skills and leadership will be valued and developed.

Qualifications

• Must be an experienced Dental Nurse with a qualification.
• Strong leadership and management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the Dental Nurse Team for service efficiency.
• Support clinical specialty and ensure high standards of patient care.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organisational Skills

Leadership Skills

Clinical Management

Education

Dental Nursing Qualification

Additional Dental Certifications

Job description

Job Title: Senior Dental Nurse (Band 5)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Restorative Three Department at Birmingham Dental Hospital for a permanent Band 5 Senior Dental Nurse.

Role Overview

The post holder must be an experienced Dental Nurse with excellent interpersonal, organisational, and leadership skills. You will work closely with Dental Nurse Managers, Dental Matrons, and Clinical Leads, with responsibilities including managing and developing the Dental Nurse Team to ensure the smooth operation of the service.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support the clinical specialty to ensure high standards of patient care and adherence to Trust policies and procedures.
2. Engage in chairside activities and support the Dental Nurse Manager and Senior Dental Nurses in training and service development.
3. Educate and develop dental nursing teams to meet the complex needs of patients across the service.
4. Manage a team and utilize discretion in clinical and staffing issues.
5. Line management of Band 4 Dental Nurses and supervision of Dental Nurse Apprentices.
6. Manage budgets related to stock control, dental consumables, and equipment procurement.

About Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

With over 5000 staff, BCHC provides a wide range of community and specialist healthcare services across Birmingham and the West Midlands, including services for children, adults, and families, as well as hospitals and clinics. We are committed to delivering outstanding, integrated, and personalized care rooted in our local communities.

Application Process

Please check your Trac account regularly for updates during the shortlisting and selection process. Ensure all sections of the application are fully completed, including detailed referee contacts with business email, phone, and postal address.

Work Environment

Senior Dental Nurses work across various sites, including Birmingham Dental Hospital, community clinics, and external sites as needed, supporting the division’s goal of providing high-quality patient care. Flexibility to work across different locations is required.

Additional Information

This role involves autonomous team management and discretion in clinical and staffing decisions. The post includes management responsibilities and budget oversight for dental supplies and equipment.

This advert closes on Thursday, 15 May 2025.